2013 Map of Soldier Spring

About this map

Van Horn Cr carves a central path through this high-desert landscape in Presidio County, defining a region where water sources dictated human settlement and ranching operations. The terrain is marked by significant geological features including Chalk Mountain, Chalk Gap, and the prominent Soldier Mesa in the southeast. Evidence of the cattle ranching era is found at the Ninetysix Camp and the South Chiva Windmill, while isolated water points like Painted Spring, Chalk Tank, and the namesake Soldier Spring provided essential resources in this arid environment. The map details a complex network of canyons, from the northern Ninetysix Canyon to Joho Canyon, Vieja Canyon, and Soldier Canyon. Infrastructure is minimal, represented primarily by Chispa Rd and White Tank, illustrating the remote character of the West Texas borderlands during the early 21st century.